Fish In Crazy Water
by
Derek Farwagi
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil- divided
- 3 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh, whole oregano leaves and a little extra for garnish.
- pinch red chili flakes
- 1 cup ripe cherry tomatoes, sliced in half (the riper and softer the better)
- ½ cup white wine or dry vermouth (optional)
- 1 cup water
- 12-16 oz cod fillet cut in half (halibut or rock fish filets also work) - cooking time may vary with fish and its thickness.
- salt to tase
- For the garnish lemon wedges and oregano leaves
Instructions
- Add 1 tbsp olive oil and the sliced garlic to a cold 8” inch pan and heat on medium fire. as soon as the garlic starts to sizzle, remove from heat and add chili flakes. (keep the flame or element on).
- Over the sink, add the halved cherry tomatoes. They might splatter a little when they hit the hot oil. Once they have settled down, put them back on the fire. Let them blister and release their liquid - about 2 minutes.
- Add the water, wine, oregano, and thyme, bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes or until the broth has reduced and has a tomato taste. Press down on some of the tomatoes with a wooden spoon to help break them down to form a chunky broth. Taste and season with salt as needed.
- Place the cod fillets skin side down into the broth mixture, (add a little water if you think there is not enough broth). Cover with lid or foil and simmer for about 3 minutes a side until the cod is flaky. (The time will vary depending on which fish you use).
- To serve, place spoonfuls of the tomato mixture in the base of a shallow bowl and top with a cod fillet. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil, chopped oregano and lemon wedges and serve with slices of grilled ciabatta or baguette bread.
- For more substance, serve a little cooked farro on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 93gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 430mgPotassium: 576mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 920IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 2mg
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